Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA
The rescue dog from Puerto Rico has lived with her family for seven years and became an emotional support dog for her owner, Susan Malone, 76, after her adoption. Last week, Susan was in the hospital recovering from a broken arm and leg, so Susan’s daughter Molly Malone was caring for Lucy. On Saturday, Molly and her friend were looking after the dog when the pet managed to escape Molly’s Manhattan home around 11 a.m.
While on the run, Lucy reportedly managed to get into an elevator and cross a busy New York City highway before entering the Chambers Street subway stop. According to theCitizen App, several community members reported the dog roaming loose around the subway’s Chambers Street and Franklin Street stations before going into a tunnel.
Marc A. Hermann / MTA
“She definitely has some abuse in her life and is nervous about new people,” Molly told theNew York Post, after the dog’s disappearance, noting that Lucy would be hard to catch. “She’s been through a lot of things, including the pandemic, when she was my mom’s only companion. She’s the sweetest little thing.”
“We rode the train home, and she sat right next to me like a gentlewoman. She’s tired, and she’s drinking a ton of water,” Molly said of the dog’s demeanor after her rescue. “I’m so thankful for so many people who volunteered to help.”
Besides a broken nail, Lucy is safe and won’t need additional care besides a much-needed bath. She was reunited with Susan Malone on Monday.
“We applaud Jose for his efforts and diligent work … efforts that resulted in him being bit and bruised a little bit, through a glove,” said Meyer as she celebrated Lucy’s rescuer
source: people.com
